Promises Made

Some promises should never be made.When Julie left Sweet Grove, Georgia, for the bright lights of Chicago, she vowed never to return. The small-town lifeand the painful memories it heldwere left behind for good. Or so she thought.Now 61 and a powerful COO, Julie has built a life defined by ambition, precision, and control. Yet the unexpected call to care for her ailing, emotionally cruel mother during the isolating days of the pandemic forces her back to the hometown she fought so hard to escape.As she confronts the shadows of her childhood, long-buried secrets rise to the surfacetruths about her family, her own identity, and a love she never saw coming.Can she find strength in vulnerability, forgiveness, and letting go, or will the weight of betrayal, grief, and loss crush her for good?In the vein ofBefore We Were Strangersby Brenda Novak,Promises Madeexplores the healing power of love and the complexities of second chances. The emotional depth and layered family dynamics will captivate fans ofThings I Wish I Told My Motherby Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo. This poignant and powerful tale of resilience, love, and the healing journey of one woman who must lose everything to find herself is perfect for readers who lovedFamily Ties, Family Liesby Jacqueline Bouldenstories of forgiveness, personal growth, and the unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters.